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by Squirmypug
Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: How to pierce a hole?
Replies: 17
Views: 3544

Re: How to pierce a hole?

Harder drill bits? Deeper cutting torch head? Air arc? Just some ideas, I haven't needed to drill anything this thick yet so I don't know what works. :?
by Squirmypug
Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:06 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Which welding helmet
Replies: 14
Views: 3181

Re: Which welding helmet

I've been using the digital elite for 2 weeks now and it has been great, other than feeling a little flimsy I have no complaints.And to Mule..what efkinn said :D but really, I spent the money not because of the name but because of all that goes with it.I know that should I have any problems with it ...
by Squirmypug
Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:35 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Which welding helmet
Replies: 14
Views: 3181

Re: Which welding helmet

Lol that is an interesting looking helmet.Its too late tho, I ordered the Miller digital elite yesterday..if only you had posted earlier.. :lol:
by Squirmypug
Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:55 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Which welding helmet
Replies: 14
Views: 3181

Re: Which welding helmet

Mike what you said makes it even harder to choose which helmet :? Wish I could find a 9100 local to try on.
by Squirmypug
Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:12 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Which welding helmet
Replies: 14
Views: 3181

Re: Which welding helmet

My LWS doesn't have a 9100 I can try on, I did try a few other Speedglas and didn't really like the headgear.Thanks for letting me know its lighter than the other model Mike, did you notice if it has better headgear in it?
by Squirmypug
Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Which welding helmet
Replies: 14
Views: 3181

Re: Which welding helmet

Thanks Jason, I have watched the video and know its a good helmet, but would also like to know about the Speedglas before spending $300. Kermdawg I have a flip down Metal Fiber that I use alot :) Also have a $50 autodark blue flame helmet but would like to get something better to tig with. Thanks gu...
by Squirmypug
Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:34 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: What is the best color to use for welding aluminum?
Replies: 12
Views: 3673

Re: What is the best color to use for welding aluminum?

Most people say green tungsten (pure tungsten) and ball the end for aluminum.Others say to use 2% thoriated(red) or lanthanated tungsten ground to a point and add a flat spot to the end.I haven't welded aluminum much yet so I can't tell you which is better.
by Squirmypug
Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:27 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Which welding helmet
Replies: 14
Views: 3181

Which welding helmet

I've been looking at getting a new welding helmet, I would like to know which you would buy and why.I have narrowed it down to either a Miller digital elite or a Speedglas 9100x, maybe 9100xx.If anyone can give me some info on these or recommend another helmet it would be great. Thanks for any info :D